GENERAL: Gifted pitcher with a huge upside...Throws in the upper-80's with a sharp curveball...Faced high-level competition throughout scholastic career, so jump to Division I is not expected to faze him...Described by coaching staff as a "diamond in the rough."

BEFORE SIENA: Helped Christopher Columbus reach the Florida State Finals in the 5-AAAAA (largest region)as a senior.

ROSSI ON DOPICO: "Danny is a young pitcher who has a very high ceiling. He comes from a very well respected high school program, and with the experience he has had, he can be a major contributor in a very short amount of time."

GETTING TO KNOW DAN DOPICO:

Major: Marketing/Business

What I most like about Siena College: The Baseball Program

My favorite class at Siena is: English

What I most like about Siena baseball: The brotherhood

My superstitions are: I have to listen to music before a game

The best piece of advice I have gotten is: Don't get caught up in the moment